traffic

Manila Vice Mayor on traffic violators: Don’t be surprised if you see a body on the street

Manila Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has warned arrogant vehicle owners and corrupt policemen to follow traffic rules, or otherwise they could face an “unorthodox” punishment.   Domagoso said in radio interview on Saturday morning, “Kung…

Roxas Boulevard route opened to trucks to relieve port congestion

The congestion in Manila’s ports has been causing disruption to business and the economy, as materials and equipment are delayed. The congestion has been mainly due to the modified truck ban imposed by the City of Manila.…

Toll roads set for school opening traffic

In anticipation of heavy flow of vehicles into and out of Metro Manila with the upcoming resumption of classes, the Skyway O&M Corp. (Somco), Manila Toll Expressways Systems Inc. (Mates) and Star Tollway Corp. (STC), operators of…

Manila City bans tricycles, pedicabs on 46 major roads

The Manila City government is determined to move traffic more efficiently, at least within the city boundaries. After imposing new regulations on the the operation of buses and trucks, the Manila city government will start reining in…

Ayala Avenue to be closed May 26-27 for Makati City festivities

Traffic on Ayala Avenue, Makati City, will be rerouted starting at 10 p.m. on May 26, in preparation for the celebration of Makati City’s 344th founding anniversary.   The Makati City government announced that it would hold…

MMDA modifies truck ban on Roxas, Osmeña Blvds for World Economic Forum

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be implementing a temporary modified truck ban scheme along Roxas Boulevard and Osmena Highway on Thursday, May 22, to give way to the upcoming 23rd World Economic Forum (WEF) on East…

Makati closes some CBD roads for World Economic Forum

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced traffic rerouting in Makati City the World Economic Forum (WEF). Affected are sections of the Makati business district, particularly Ayala Avenue between Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, and…

España traffic to worsen due to flood project-MMDA

Expect traffic on España Boulevard, one of Manila’s busiest thoroughfares, to be clogged by heavy traffic in the days ahead due to a road and drainage project. España is perennially flooded during the rainy season. The Metropolitan…

MMDA announces specified truck routes from May 13-20 for World Economic Forum

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that it will implement for from may 13-20, 2014, specific truck routes to give way to the 23rd World Economic Forum event. Following is the MMDA announcement: Implementing One-Week…

Saturday rain causes traffic jams in some parts of Metro Manila

With the brief respite from summer heat also came traffic jams, as rain showers on Saturday also snarled traffic in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila.   The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reported through its Twitter account that…

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